The Ferguson Transport & Shipping National First Shinty Festival 2025

This Friday’s shinty action is focused on youth as the country’s best Primary School shinty sides come together in the 26th National First Shinty Festival in Fort William.

Over 100 teams from across Scotland competed in their local area qualifiers for a place in this year’s Finals which are split into two categories: Primary 7 & Under and Primary 5 & Under. There will be over 200 children participating on the day with 10 teams in the Primary 5 & Under category and 11 in Primary 7 & Under.

In speaking of the event, National Development Manager, Ronald Ross, said, “The National First Shinty Festivals are an important event for the young players as it brings together school teams from all over the country. Year after year we see the best young talent that the sport has to offer. We are grateful once again to Ferguson Transport and Shipping who have supported and sponsored this event for another year”

The Primary 7 & Under National First Shinty Final is taking place at the Nevis Centre, Fort William while the Primary 5 & Under National First Shinty Final will take place at Lochaber High School. The action gets underway at 12noon on Friday 28^th February.